Post by abrakapokus on Oct 4, 2012 8:30:04 GMT -5

I don't know if you would consider ARAABmuzik EDM or electronic... but I saw him at Pitchfork and thought he was amazing. I don't listen to all that much EDM, but if you want to dance... and basically lose your mind for an hour and a half... ARAABmuzik's fingers will to the trick.

Araabmuzik is so talented. I saw him open for Zedds dead and he was amazing. The only bad part of seeing him at any decent sized videos is being able to see his hands. They really need screens for his performances.

Post by snucka on Oct 7, 2012 13:47:28 GMT -5

I don't understand why most of the people here hate on these DJs (especially Bassnectar)... is it because people like them? If someone can give me an example as to why they hate them other than "bro fans" i would be content.

Post by postjack on Oct 7, 2012 14:38:29 GMT -5

I don't understand why most of the people here hate on these DJs (especially Bassnectar)... is it because people like them? If someone can give me an example as to why they hate them other than "bro fans" i would be content.

I like all of the "big 4" american EDM artists (Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, deadmau5, Skrillex), but I think the reason people don't like them is they just don't like the music. Not trying to be a smartass, just saying. The "bro fans" just adds fuel to the dislike fire. Its like I do with bands like Hinder and whatnot, I already hate the music, and then when I see the fans it further supports my hatred of the music. I see a Shinedown fan and I'm like "yeah quack Shinedown look at that asshole".

I find it interesting you say "especially Bassnectar". I somewhat recently decided that I think, of the "big 4" I mentioned earlier, Bassnectar will have the most staying power, for a few reasons, which I'll address by pointing out the deficiencies I see in the other three:

1. deadmau5 - (EDIT: my opinion has changed since I listened to album title goes here, it is a great record) his songwriting has only gone downhill since Strobe, which still stands as his finest work. Random Album Title and For Lack of a Better Name were both great albums, and then 4x4=12, his first big release, was also a big disappointment. A lot of the tracks sounded more annoying than awe-inspiring, though the album was not without merit. I haven't formulated an opinion on his new album yet, but the critics pretty universally agree it sucks. I actually like it better than 4x4=12 already, so maybe there is hope for Joel's songwriting, but as of now I see it as a steady decline.

2. Pretty Lights - very little progression in his style. He seems to do the same thing over and over again. He does it well, and it gets your ass shaking, but as fickle as dance music is about subgenre popularity, it will be interesting to see if PL can maintain his level of popularity.

3. Skrillex - Honestly I have a lot of hope for Skrillex, and the only reason I put my money on Bassnectar's success above Skrillex is because we haven't seen enough output from Skrillex yet. I personally think his progression has been good, I'm sure others disagree.

Bassnectar has continued to advance his style, from the ADD trap music of his early stuff to the dubsteppy stuff on Divergent Spectrum to what I feel like is Bassnectar finally coming into his own, and his finest work to date, Vava Voom, which explores a variety of bass spectrum sounds amongst a variety of genres. I didn't immediately appreciate the record, but slowly it has grown on me, much the same way Flying Lotus grew on me. Not to compare the two, but I do feel like Vava Voom is Bassnectar's "hippest" record yet, and might could convert an EDM snob or two (I don't use the phrase "EDM snob" in any sort of negative connotation).

Also, and this may unduly influence my opinion outside of the pure quality of the music, but Bassnectar seems to be the nicest dude and have the best attitude amongst all the big 4 american EDM artists.

Post by ntellier85 on Oct 7, 2012 14:48:35 GMT -5

postjack, you def need to give >album title goes here< another listen. If you loved Strobe check out "October", "There Might Be Coffee", and "Closer".

I honestly think his new album is some of his best work to date. I do hate how he let Gerard Way lay down lyrics on "Professional Griefers". It completely ruined the track for me. The lyricless version he played during last years tour was amazing.

Also, "Take care of the proper paperwork" is a track like nothing else he's ever done before. Definitely has a NIN feel to it, very dark and not untz at all. He actually debuted the track live 2.5yrs ago during his encore at Bonnaroo.

Post by postjack on Oct 7, 2012 14:55:53 GMT -5

postjack, you def need to give >album title goes here< another listen. If you loved Strobe check out "October", "There Might Be Coffee", and "Closer".

I honestly think his new album is some of his best work to date. I do hate how he let Gerard Way lay down lyrics on "Professional Griefers". It completely ruined the track for me. The lyricless version he played during last years tour was amazing.

Definitely, I haven't completely formed my opinion yet. My feelings right now stem mostly from the prerelease singles. Maths I felt was kind of weak, and The Veldt was cool but nothing mind blowing. Failbait is horrible, but I think it is supposed to be.

Last night was the second time I listened to the first half of the album (I haven't even made it to the second half yet) and I really liked what I heard. Fn Pig, Superliminal, and Channel 42 are all great deadmau5 tracks, so there is definitely hope.

Post by postjack on Oct 7, 2012 15:47:12 GMT -5

Give October a few listens with the proper sound output. TRUST ME you'll fall in love.

I also HATE The Veldt. Failbait is cool for what it is. Maths I actually like. When the bass thump kicks in for the first time its a banger, especially live.

Sleepless sucks. Joel even admitted when he send the tracks to the label for the record, he sent the wrong version of Sleepless and it wasnt suppose to have those vocals.

I'm still up in the air on the Imogen Heap colab track "Telemiscommunications". I dont know how I feel about it. Interested to see what he does with that track live.

First listen: There might be coffee, take care of the proper paperwork, closer, and october are all outstanding. This is JUST the type of music I am looking for from deadmau5. So we'll have to scratch what I said an hour ago about the overall decline in deadmau5's songwriting, this album is fantastic.

I agree with what you said about the NIN feel of "paperwork". It definitely sounds like a vintage 90s NIN remix, very very cool.

Post by snucka on Oct 7, 2012 15:47:59 GMT -5

I don't understand why most of the people here hate on these DJs (especially Bassnectar)... is it because people like them? If someone can give me an example as to why they hate them other than "bro fans" i would be content.

I like all of the "big 4" american EDM artists (Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, deadmau5, Skrillex), but I think the reason people don't like them is they just don't like the music. Not trying to be a smartass, just saying. The "bro fans" just adds fuel to the dislike fire. Its like I do with bands like Hinder and whatnot, I already hate the music, and then when I see the fans it further supports my hatred of the music. I see a Shinedown fan and I'm like "yeah quack Shinedown look at that asshole".

I find it interesting you say "especially Bassnectar". I somewhat recently decided that I think, of the "big 4" I mentioned earlier, Bassnectar will have the most staying power, for a few reasons, which I'll address by pointing out the deficiencies I see in the other three:

1. deadmau5 - his songwriting has only gone downhill since Strobe, which still stands as his finest work. Random Album Title and For Lack of a Better Name were both great albums, and then 4x4=12, his first big release, was also a big disappointment. A lot of the tracks sounded more annoying than awe-inspiring, though the album was not without merit. I haven't formulated an opinion on his new album yet, but the critics pretty universally agree it sucks. I actually like it better than 4x4=12 already, so maybe there is hope for Joel's songwriting, but as of now I see it as a steady decline.

2. Pretty Lights - very little progression in his style. He seems to do the same thing over and over again. He does it well, and it gets your ass shaking, but as fickle as dance music is about subgenre popularity, it will be interesting to see if PL can maintain his level of popularity.

3. Skrillex - Honestly I have a lot of hope for Skrillex, and the only reason I put my money on Bassnectar's success above Skrillex is because we haven't seen enough output from Skrillex yet. I personally think his progression has been good, I'm sure others disagree.

Bassnectar has continued to advance his style, from the ADD trap music of his early stuff to the dubsteppy stuff on Divergent Spectrum to what I feel like is Bassnectar finally coming into his own, and his finest work to date, Vava Voom, which explores a variety of bass spectrum sounds amongst a variety of genres. I didn't immediately appreciate the record, but slowly it has grown on me, much the same way Flying Lotus grew on me. Not to compare the two, but I do feel like Vava Voom is Bassnectar's "hippest" record yet, and might could convert an EDM snob or two (I don't use the phrase "EDM snob" in any sort of negative connotation).

Also, and this may unduly influence my opinion outside of the pure quality of the music, but Bassnectar seems to be the nicest dude and have the best attitude amongst all the big 4 american EDM artists.

Thanks, that makes alot of sense. A much better response then what i expected from some of the diehard hipsters i've seen lurking this board

Post by BlackAmy on Oct 23, 2012 22:36:31 GMT -5

Whatever EDM music they bring us this year I just hope for more house music than dubstep. I'd love for Big G to come back and to a Friday or Saturday night tent show.

I think that the selection of EDM will be much larger in '13. This past summer EDC (biggest EDM fest in the US) was the same weekend as Roo. Now that Roo moved up a weekend, many more artists will be available.

And for Big G... YES! I really think if they come back, they will have a Friday or Saturday night tent. They are blowing up! Last year on New Year's in Chicago they played at a venue that fits about 500-700. This New Year's in Chicago they are playing at a venue that fits around 3,000. I will be there!